Dean R. Foote, 78, of Triumph died Feb. 3, 2008, in Community Hospital of Ottawa. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota, with the Rev. Brenda Byrne officiating. Cremation rites after services will be accorded with graveside services at Wisner C e m e t e r y conducted at a later date. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and 12:30 p.m. until time of services Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Foote was born Dec. 17, 1929, in Triumph to Amasa and Neva (Worsley) Foote. He married Mae Pott on June 12, 1945, in Chicago. He was a member of Triumph Methodist Church and served as trustee of Ophir Township for many years.He farmed in Ophir Township for many years and was employed by Wedron Silica before retirement. He was a lifelong member of Mendota Moose Lodge. He is survived by two sons, Bruce (Carol) Foote of Joliet and Mark (Lynn) Foote of Troy Grove; two granddaughters; four grandsons; one sister, Elva Despain of Mendota; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife in November 2004; two brothers and two sisters. Memorials may be directed to the donor?s choice.